Good morning, South Bend.

Local businesses in the Near Northwest Neighborhood are hosting Teacher Appreciation Day on Saturday, Aug.

22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Educators and staff must show their ID to access perks and discounts at various vendors along Portage Ave (905, 909, 906 to 910, 1005 and 1007).

Notre Dame was ranked the seventh best college in the U.S. by LinkedIn (which measured job placement, internships, and network strength) on Aug.

4. The ranking highlights the school’s strong career support for its graduates.

Mayflower Road will have lane closures for repaving between Sample and State Road 23 starting Monday.

Alternating lane closures (including ramp closures) will affect the Bypass for up to three weeks, slowing traffic in South Bend.

Taylor Farms recalled jalapeño products, including dips sold at Kroger in Indiana, due to a salmonella risk; consumers who purchased the foods are advised to discard them for refunds.

The recall was issued on Aug. 9 with no reported illnesses in the state.

Local food events include a Wine Walk downtown on Aug.

12 where guests receive tasting glasses during wine samples — Thursday Burger Night on Aug. 13 at Galien Legion Post 344 and fish fries and picnics scheduled later in South Bend and Mishawaka.

This week the Humane Society of St. Joseph County has featured Alize, a playful dog looking for a new home — interested adopters can visit her at 2506 Grape Road in Mishawaka or call the shelter at 574-255-4726.

Freshman punter and holder Jasper Scaife from Australia became Notre Dame’s first-string holder after handling every snap at the Blue-Gold Game in April; he begins fall training camp today (he and fiancee Chloe Pibworth are expecting their first child in March).